Production Manager

Franz Bakery; West Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Growth and development opportunities

Generous holiday and vacation

Comprehensive healthcare

Profit-sharing and 401k

Discount Franz products

Job summary

Franz Family Bakery is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily bakery operations, establish production schedules, and manage staffing to meet production goals. You will monitor budgets and drive productivity while upholding quality and safety standards.

The role requires strong analytical ability, exceptional organization, and clear communication, with adherence to SOPs and company policies as the team delivers customer-focused baked goods with care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible production supervision experience.
• Professional level knowledge equivalent to a 4 year college degree.
• Enrolled in or finished the AIB 16 week class or the Certified Bakers program.
• Knowledge of SQF, HACCP, GMP, allergen, traceability and other compliance requirements.
• Direct oversight of SOPs within department.
• A high level of analytical ability is required.
• Ability to exercise a high level of independent judgment.
• Excellent organizational skills and flexibility to work in a fast paced environment.
• Superior communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Good computer skills - Windows Office, Outlook, Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Bakery Production.
• Manage plant Production Budget.
• Establish goals and standards for areas of responsibility.
• Staff the bakery and establish production schedules.
• Run test dough to aid new product development.
• Apply knowledge of baking processes with procedures provided.
• Drive continuous improvement in operations and cost control.
• Ensure safety practices and compliance in the plant.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Adhere to company policies.

Skills

Production supervision

Analytical ability

Independent judgment

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

Four-year college degree (equivalent)

Tools

Windows Office

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Responsibilities

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing the Bakery Production.
• Responsible for plant Production Budget.
• Establishes specific goals and standards for each area of responsibility to achieve understanding and relate the work to company policies and objectives.
• Responsible for staffing the bakery.
• Establishes production schedules.
• Runs test dough to assist in developing new products.
• Ability to perform tasks requiring independent knowledge of the baking process in addition to procedures or instructions provided.
• Continuous improvement in operations and cost control.
• Responsible for safety practices and compliance in the plant.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Adherence to company policies.
• Support and adherence to Franz Core Values.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible production supervision experience
• Work requires a professional level of knowledge in a specialized field equivalent to a 4 year college degree
• Enrolled in or finished the AIB 16 week class or the Certified Bakers program
• Demonstrated knowledge of SQF, HACCP, GMP, allergen, & traceability and other compliance requirements of a commercial bakery.
• Direct oversight of SOP’s within department.
• A high level of analytical ability is required
• Ability to exercise a high level of independent judgment
• Excellent organizational skills and flexibility to work in a fast paced work environment.
• Superior communication skills - both verbal and written.
• Good Computer Skills - Windows Office, Outlook, Excel.

Additional Information

Franz Family Bakery was founded in 1906 in the Pacific Northwest and has become one of country’s most successful bakeries. We produce a variety of baked products, marketed under a wide range of premium labels, all made with quality ingredients and a superior baking process. We employ over 4,000 employees and distribute our products in Alaska, Idaho, California, Utah, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.

Take your career to the next level and join our exciting team. Franz offers employees excellent benefits including:

• Competitive Wages
• Growth and Development Opportunities
• Generous Holiday and Vacation
• Comprehensive Healthcare
• Profit-sharing and 401k
• Discount Franz Products